| Case ID |
0bce524d-1532-4f4d-8bcc-c2da71df57a1 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Leave to Appeal No.620-L of 199 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 19, 1995 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 19, 1995 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition filed by Javaid Akhtar, confirming the dismissal from service imposed by WAPDA for accepting illegal gratification and misappropriating government material. The court found that the evidence presented during the inquiry was credible and supported the findings of misconduct. The court ruled that the allegations of mala fide and enmity against the inquiry process were not substantiated with credible evidence. The decision upheld the previous rulings of the Service Tribunal, emphasizing the legality and validity of the dismissal order. |
| Summary |
In the case of Javaid Akhtar vs. WAPDA, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed issues of employee misconduct, specifically regarding allegations of illegal gratification and misappropriation of government resources. The court examined the evidence presented against Akhtar, who was found guilty by the Inquiry Officer. The court ruled that the findings were based on substantial evidence and that the employee's claims of mala fide and enmity against the inquiry process were unproven. The case underscores the importance of integrity within public service and the legal framework governing employee conduct. Keywords: employee misconduct, illegal gratification, Supreme Court of Pakistan, WAPDA, government resources, public service integrity. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
WAPDA,
Government of Pakistan
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| Judges |
MANZOOR HUSSAIN SIAL,
RAJA AFRASIAB KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Hafiz Tariq Nasim, Advocate Supreme Court,
Muhammad Aslam Chaudhry, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
JAVAID AKHTAR
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| Respondents |
2 others,
WAPDA through Chairman, WAPDA House
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| Citations |
1996 SLD 1224,
1996 SCMR 867
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority Employees (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1978,
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
R. 4,
Art. 212(3)
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